LING6001 Introduction to the Study of Language
| Offered By | School of Language Studies | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Subject | Linguistics | ||||||||||||||||||
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Unit Value | 6 units | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Description |
Describes and shows how to analyse the structure of human language (sounds, words, sentences) and how it is used to convey meaning. Describes how language changes over time, over space and as a function of sociological factors. For details, see Handbook. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
Students learn about the general nature of human language; how human language can be described and analysed; and how this knowledge can be used to provide a conceptual framework for: 1) thinking about and discussing language and language-related topics, and 2) aiding acquisition of a second language. |
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| Indicative Assessment |
ASSIGNMENTS 4 problems will be given out during the course for assessment. These problems are an essential part of the learning strategy for the unit. There is also a 3 hour formal exam. ASSESSMENT Assessment is based on examination mark and mark for work done on problems during the semester. We first calculate your mark for the semester work, that is, for the problems. We then compare your semester mark with your exam mark. If the exam mark is bigger, it is taken as your final mark for the course. If the semester mark is bigger, the semester mark and the exam mark count equally to your final mark (that is, they each count for 50% of your final mark). However, if the exam mark is bigger than the term mark because not all the term work was completed, the 50%/50% rule still applies. The mark for work during the semester is calculated on: - the problem marks (averaged over 4 for 6001 students). The examination mark is the mark from the final exam. Assessment weighting is as follows:
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| Workload | weekly: 2 * 1 hour lectures; 1 * 1 hour tute; 7 hours other: assignments; reading. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Areas of Interest | Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | ||||||||||||||||||
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Applied Japanese Linguistics, Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies, Master of Applied Linguistics, Master of Linguistics, and Master of Translation Studies | ||||||||||||||||||
| Academic Contact | Dr Phil Rose |
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